2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RE10 BDZ

This 2010 Audi A3 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 4 September 2025 at 135,344 miles passed, but the tester flagged corrosion to both rear suspension arms. That is a notable step back from the clean bills of health recorded in 2023 and 2024. The trend is not worsening dramatically, but it is no longer stable. A clean run of three consecutive defect-free tests has been broken by a structural concern that demands attention. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered roughly 15,857 miles over four years, averaging just under 4,000 miles annually in that window. Earlier years saw slightly higher use, with about 4,189 miles per year between 2022 and 2023. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The odometer progression reads as genuine and steady, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use. The 2025 advisory on corroded rear suspension arms is the headline concern. Surface corrosion on suspension components is common on vehicles of this age, but when a tester formally records it, the corrosion has progressed beyond light surface oxidation. Both arms being affected simultaneously suggests the car may have been standing for periods or exposed to road salt without adequate underbody protection. A buyer should have the rear suspension inspected on a ramp, paying close attention to the inner mounting points and lower arm bushes where moisture collects. If the corrosion has eaten into the structural section of the arms, replacement will be necessary to preserve handling integrity and pass future tests. The 2022 test also recorded a binding offside rear service brake and a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover on the nearside front. Both were resolved in subsequent years, but they point to a period where basic chassis upkeep lagged. A prospective buyer should test the handbrake function on a slope, check for uneven rear brake temperatures after a short drive, and inspect the front anti-roll bar linkages for play. The rear suspension arms remain the priority. Address them promptly and this A3 should return to the clean record it maintained through 2023 and 2024.